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Full Table - Somerville, Los Angeles, CA

Somerville

4.6
4.6
87 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.

Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dining Bar, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 815-1505
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Geter Atienza
  • Neighborhood
    Culver City
  • Cross street
    Between Overhill Dr and Angeles Vista Blvd
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Best Overall

  • Los Angeles

    Best Ambiance

  • Los Angeles

    Best Value

  • Los Angeles

    Innovative

  • Los Angeles

    Good for groups

  • Los Angeles

    Hot spot

  • Los Angeles

    Neighborhood gem

  • Los Angeles

    Romantic

  • Los Angeles

    Good for special occasions

  • Los Angeles

    Lively

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Service

  • Westside

    Best Ambiance

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Innovative

  • Westside

    Good for groups

  • Westside

    Hot spot

  • Westside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Westside

    Romantic

  • Westside

    Good for special occasions

  • Westside

    Lively

  • Westside

    American

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Somerville offers an "amazing vibe" with a historic yet upscale atmosphere, reminiscent of a "Harlem Renaissance." Guests rave about the "wonderful service," "stellar food," and "superb drinks." The live jazz enhances the "lively ambiance," making it a "perfect restaurant" for fine dining in the community. Book early!

87 Reviews
  1. Myeisha

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was as expected for a new restaurant. It's beautiful inside and definitely a vibe. The staff all around were great and attentative. Some menu items were out and unavailable to try, which was a bummer. We did try the chickory and crab salad, chicken/caviar sliders. We were not super hungry as our reservation was at 9pm, so we did not order much. We did order a few cocktails and those were delicious. Overall I think the restaurant is going to be a hot spot for a while and worth a try.

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  2. Loni

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing time! The vibes are unmatched. It's dark, intimate....very sexy. Would make for a great date night or girl's night out. The food was delicious. The Brussels sprouts were the perfect crisp. Already planning to go back with my friends. 😊

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  3. JaNaye

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, I wanna say thank you to our server Hassan T. He was great and saved me from being disappointed in ordering how I was going to order. I still got what I wanted but in a way it made sense. You have to appreciate a person that does that. He was doing his job but it didn’t feel like a job. He wasn’t overly friendly but wasn’t matter of fact. He was warm and fun. Observant as well. Good at reading the room. I ordered the lamb shank, collard green lasagna and the parker house rolls. Let me say that the collard green lasagna ISNT a lasagna. I thought it was along the lines of pasta with collard greens. It’s more like a spinach artichoke dip and instead of eating it with chips you eat it with the bread. IT WAS FIRE but I wouldn’t suggest it as an entree. It is definitely a starter. The rolls were fluffy and light. I’m not a fan of truffle butter but the butter on the parker house rolls was just the right amount. It came with butter on the side but I didn’t use it so I can’t rate it. The lamb wasn’t for me. The sauce it was in was good. It was cooked well just light on the flavor. The polenta was not good. It wasn’t horrible I just didn’t like it. I had the Sir Davis drink. Very good. The music, ambience and energy was very good. When I made my reservations I knew I was going to put on “real clothes” and it was nice to see my community is a space that makes them want to put on “real clothes”. I loved that I didn’t have to go far to have an upscale experience. I loved seeing elderly couples dressed up and enjoying themselves, knowing they didn’t have to drive far either. Overall it was just BAHM experience. I can’t wait to go back I brought the rest of my collard greens and rolls to my grandmother and she loved it. She’s ready to go try it lol. I guess she’s about to make her own reservation.

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  4. Johana

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior. Looks straight out of a movie. We had the butternut squash risotto and the salmon, both were delicious!! Service was A+. We are so excited to have this in our neighborhood. Can’t wait to go back.

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  5. KimA

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service music and ambience was very enjoyable. Happy to have this fine dining restaurant in my neighborhood

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  6. Brandi

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted this to be an outstanding review and encourage everyone to support and try it out for themselves. I came from out of town for my birthday and canceled my plans at another restaurant when Issa R announced the opening of Somerville. Reservations - I made for 7:30p I was seated at 8:20p. However this is partially my fault for changing the party size from 4 to 2. However the crowd wasn’t large enough for them to make me wait that long. Plus we were over it and done ordering and eating in less time than it took for them to seat us. Ambience - 10/10 amazingly gorgeous. Band is nice, however, it’s LA I’m sure they can get so many locally talented musicians and singers. Hopefully this is coming in the future. Drinks - AMAZING. Food - I’m sorry to say, it just wasn’t great. We had the Chicken and Caviar sliders - they were ok. Didn’t see the caviar. Just fried chicken and white sauce on a bun. Truffle Fries - good no issues. Salmon - small portion less than 3oz. No flavor, looked steamed, not sure how it was prepared. Sauce was very bland and honestly nasty. Lamb Shank - cold, unseasoned, weird flavor. Dessert - nothing on the menu made me want to try it. So no dessert on my birthday lol. Overall if I still lived in LA..I’d definitely make this my go to spot for drinks and to hear live music. Maybe a night cap date night situation for sure. Dinner absolutely never again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space. Seems like they are working out the kinks with the service seeing as it just opened. The collard greens lasagna and Bread were SO good!

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  8. Markia

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing experience. The service was amazing. From the valet team, to the check-in staff, to the bar staff, to the servers. 10/10 across the board. The food was delicious. My cup was never empty. The live music was great.

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  9. Julia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning venue, overall very good food and drinks and excellent ambience. You get what you pay for and you pay a lot here.

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  10. Daphne

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First of all, the service was great! I’m a foodie and I’m open to trying many different types of food but the menu was a little odd. I ordered the Duck Confit & added the Fingerling Potatoes, all of which was delicious. I also ordered the Mighty River cocktail & it was delicious as well. However, some of the items on Somerville’s menu are imaginative but not in a good way. One of my guest ordered the fried chicken sliders that comes with caviar, crème fraiche & honey mustard (a little odd but interesting combination. Since the person is allergic to most seafood, it was ordered without the caviar. I would’ve liked to try one with caviar but the restaurant was willing to put the caviar on the side🫤. I usually have a serious sweet tooth, but the combination of foods & flavors on their dessert menu are off-putting. We tried/shared the Profiteroles & it was just ok, not worthy of reordering. Will I return to Somerville? Hmmm🤔

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Somerville is rated 4.6 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Somerville

4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Overhill Dr and Angeles Vista Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Culver City
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dining Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geter Atienza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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